SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by the substitution method. x/8 - y/5 = 1 x/6 -y = 5

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Question 522817: Solve the system of equations by the substitution method.
x/8 - y/5 = 1
x/6 -y = 5
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the system of equations by the substitution method.
x/8 - y/5 = 1 --> 5x - 8y = 40
x/6 -y = 5 --> y = (x/6) - 5
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Sub for y in the 1st eqn 5x - 8y = 40
find x
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sub the value of x into any eqn to find y